Sealing Butcher Block Countertops

(This is not a sponsored post and I was not compensated to shared my opinion of Watco Butcher Block Oil, however I have included affiliate links for your convenience and ease of finding the product(s) I used)

(before sealing)

I have had a lot of inquiries about what we used to seal our butcher block counter tops, as well as how I like having a black sink ever since they made their debut in this post.

Sealing these butcher block countertops couldn’t have been easier. I didn’t think to photograph the process as it really was rather mundane! I can however share the process I followed.

I used Watco Butcher Block Oil for the job. We do not treat our counters with kid gloves. If you have been visiting Red Cottage Chronicles for a while you will know I have a passion for baking. That means my counters get used a lot, and I do not have the time (or memory for that matter) to think about not letting my food touch the counter tops.

Choosing a quality treatment for our countertops was of the utmost importance. Especially since we were installing a farmhouse sink which is under mounted, possibly exposing the butcher block edges to water splashing up from the sink. When it came to searching for the best treatment to protect the butcher block, food safety was also at the top of the list.

I also wanted a treatment that easy to apply AND with easy clean-up! Watco checked all the boxes.

I absolutely adore my sink. A bit dramatic maybe, but I still am thrilled at how big it is, hence how many dishes it fits. Oh, and that optional rack. I use it daily! It is the perfect perch for rinsing fruits and veggies!

As far as water spots, that has not been a problem at all. I do tend to give my sink a quick wipe down after I use it, but even when I haven’t done that, I don’t see any visible spots. We don’t have hard water, so perhaps that helps, but water spots are a non-issue I am happy to report!

Comments

Maureen these butcher block countertops steal the show in your kitchen and that is saying a lot because it is a kitchen full of beauty and character. Glad to see your tutorial on how to seal them. I’ll be pinning this one because you never know when you’ll need it.

I recently purchased some acacia butcher block for our kitchen counters and have been struggling to decide the best way to seal them. I am also looking for something that is food safe but holds up to lots of daily use (although I do not plan to cut food on them). I have read a lot about Waterlox, but heard that it has a VERY strong odor….as I plan to seal these indoors while it’s cold, I am trying to avoid that. I have seen this watco sealer and wondered how well it would work so thanks for your great post! Does it have a strong odor like Waterlox?
Also, what kind of wood is your countertop made of? The color looks great!

Thanks so much Ashley! Our countertops are also acacia wood as well, purchased at Lumber Liquidators. I really didn’t find that the Watco had an overpowering odor when I applied it. I will be reapplying it again soon, as I like to reapply every six months or so!